Tools to Weave Urban Futures is a practical toolbox that brings together a curated selection of methods, activities, and approaches designed to foster systemic change in cities. It goes beyond traditional urban planning by placing co-creation, dialogue, and negotiation of interests at the centre of urban transformation. The toolbox promotes inclusive and participatory city-making, inviting practitioners from diverse backgrounds to contribute to concrete climate actions that generate real impact.
Developed and refined through research, real-world experiences, and lessons from practice, the tools are organized into five key steps for easy application and adaptability. The toolbox targets citymakers—actors and organizations engaged in planning, building, and managing urban spaces, including government institutions, grassroots groups, private sector partners, NGOs, and funders—seeking to co-create sustainable and equitable urban futures.
Created within the framework of the Transformative Urban Coalitions (TUC) initiative, it builds on the experiences of five the Urban Labs, Buenos Aires (Argentina), León and Naucalpan (Mexico), and Teresina and Recife (Brazil). These labs provided experimental spaces for testing, refining, and adapting tools to address urban challenges. Illustrated with stories, testimonies, and lessons learned, the toolbox aims to inspire and guide practitioners worldwide in transforming their own cities through collaboration and collective action.